Respiratory Therapist Arizona Heart Campus:

Provides respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians.

Works on cases that are more complex.

Trains and Mentors staff.

Performs all types of Respiratory Care including diagnostic testing, treadmills, complete PFTs, ABG machine maintenance, hemodynamics, special procedures and ENGs.

Performs procedures required in the specialty areas, i.e. ICU, PACU, etc.

Performs assessment and treatment of the newborn,

pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.

Ability to precept students, and orientees.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Must have understanding of the general principles of asepsis and infection control practices, including isolation.

Knowledge of volume ventilators and understanding of patient hemodynamics.

Excellent customer service skills.

Computer skills preferred.